ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 19 
SHOW AND FANCY DAHLIAS---Concluded 
QUEEN VICTORIA—Pure canary-yellow. One of the freest 
bloomers. Good for cutting. 25 cents each; $2.50 cents per 
dozen. 
RED HUSSAR—Pure cardinal-red; fine. 25 cents each; ‘$2. 50 
per dozen. 
ROBERT BROOMFIELD—Pure snow-white. 
very free bloomer. Grand for cut flowers. 
this variety. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
- STORM KING—The most reliable white Show Dahlia to date. 
Color, a pure white. Flowers produced on good stems, well 
above the foliage. 
dozen. 
Of large size. A 
We recommend 
VIVIAN—A great favorite which received the admiration of 
everyone who saw its wonderful flowers, the color being white, 
Free flowering. 25 cents each; $2. 50 per 
effectively edged rose-violet. An extremely wonderful blending 
of color possessed only by the rare novelties. One of our cham- 
pions and a variety worthy of the highest words of praise. 35 
cents each; $3.50 per dozen. 
WHITE SWAN —A beautiful pure white, medium size and a 
profuse bloomer on long stiff stems. Fine for cutting and the 
garden. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
W. W. RAWSON. (Show.)—This popular novelty has been 
the admiration of all wherever shown the past season. The 
massive, perfect flowers, often measuring 6 inches across, are 
borne on stiff stems about 15 inches long. The entire flower is 
absolutely perfect in outline and formation. ‘he color is pure 
white, overlaid with amethyst-blue. 50 cents each; $5.00 per 
dozen. 
Peony=Flowered Dahlias 
A new family of Dahlias originating in Holland. The artistic flowers are very large and are best compared with the semi-double 
Peonies in form. The gayest of all Dahlias for coloring. 
CHATENAY—lIts beautiful salmon tints form a perfect contrast 
with the deep green foliage. Strong, sturdy, upright growth 
and produces its blossoms erect upon good long, stiff stems. 
The beautiful golden-yellow center completes the artistically 
arranged gem and lends an additional charm to this new ac- 
quisition. $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 
DR. PEARY—Gigantic Holland Peony-flowered Dahlia. 
Without exception the very finest dark Peony-flowered Dahlia 
in existence. A rich, velvety wine-crimson or dark mahogany. 
Flowers of gigantic size and identical in form and shape to the 
$1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen. 
“Geisha.” 
GEISHA—Wonderful Holland Peony-flowered Dahlia. The 
pride of the Peony-flowered Dahlias. 
variety is the showiest and most attractive of this type in ex- 
This most sensational 
istence. It is a superb combination of brilliant scarlet and gold 
with an exquisite ring of rich golden-yellow at center. Occa- 
sionally the first flower comes fully double, but all that follow 
show that beautiful golden-yellow center which combines to 
make this flower the most charming. Its form is very original 
consisting of peculiarly twisted and curled petals which are 
very long and beautifully shaped. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
QUEEN WILHELMINA-Giant Holland Peony- 
flowered Dahlia. Largest and finest of the 
pure white sorts; excellent for decorative work 
and unsurpassed as a cut flower. Blossoms pro- 
duced upon long, graceful stems, well above 
the foliage. An immense, fluffy flower of pure 
glistening white, showing its beautiful golden- 
yellow center very prominently, which lends an 
additional charm to this most beautiful flower. 
75 cents each; $7.50 per dozen. 
SHERLOCK HOLMES — Beautiful Holland 
Peony-flowered Dahlias. An ideal flower, 
possessing remarkable qualities; flowers beauti- 
fully formed and of excellent type. A beautiful 
shade of mauve. $1.00 each; $10.00 per 
dozen. > 
Century Dahlias 
This is an entirely new race of Single Dahlias. 
We consider today that the new Century Dahlias 
occupy first place where beauty of coloring and 
artistic effect is desired. Owing to their immense 
size, long stems, graceful carriage, combined with 
their purity of color, or the blendings of colors, 
shades and tints, they entirely outclass all other 
Dahlias for cut flowers. Keep each variety when 
cut in a separate vase. 
BIG CHIEF—Rich crimson with maroon shadings 
on margin. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
FRINGED CENTURY — Intense rosy - carmine 
with lighter edges, fringed or cleft petals; blooms 
allsummer; fine for cutting. 25 cents each; 
$2.50 per dozen. 
VARIEGATED LISZT—Dark oriental red, with 
yellow tips and markings. A superior varicty 
for decorations, especially where a bronzy effect 
is wanted. 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. 
